KPU is proud to be Canada’s only accredited polytechnic university. All of the Wilson School of Design programs embrace the polytechnic spirit.
According to Polytechnics Canada, a polytechnic education “combines the practical approach of a college education and the depth of study usually associated with a university program.”
So what does this mean to you?
It means that you’ll learn by doing; that your instructors will have strong industry connections; that you’ll use the latest technology; that you’ll get a chance to roll up your sleeves and tackle the real problems and issues that face designers today.
It means that you’ll learn relevant skills, then refine them in real-life workplaces.
It means that you’ll be part of a supportive environment that will carry you through from the idea to the first draft to the finished product.
It means bonding with a cohort of talented designers over late nights, failed attempts and hard-won successes.
Learning how to be a world-class designer means making, doing, trying, failing, trying again, building, prototyping, iterating until you get it right. What better place to do that than at Canada’s only polytechnic? That is what polytechnic is all about.
Project Examples
At the KPU Wilson School of Design, every aspect of our teaching employs the polytechnic approach. See below for several examples of projects that illustrate the hands-on, collaborative approach that makes us different.
- Technical Apparel student designs adaptable lightweight jackets that adjust warmth for areas with drastic temperature changes
- Product Design student develops adhesive patches to extend the lifespan of skateboarding footwear
- Design students showcase projects at the Museum of Vancouver